A war time period signed picture postcard, signature in green ink, extremely clear postcard measuring 8.3 x 13.3cm, reverse dated March 2 1942, near mint. Accompanied by full Certificate of Authenticity from Don Boyle.

Footnote: Artur Axmann (18 February 1913 – 24 October 1996) was the German Nazi national leader (Reichsjugendführer) of the Hitler Youth (Hitlerjugend) from 1940 to the war's end in 1945. He was the last living Nazi with a rank equivalent to Reichsführer.

Measuring 28.2 x 21.7 cm. Condition: good, signs of aging, folding crease. A photo showing several dozen young Kriegsmarine soldiers, possibly as part of a graduation ceremony. In the middle of the first row there are also two senior officers. The photo was taken in front of the entrance to the Naval Academy Mürwik with most of the soldiers standing on the balcony and stairs. This main building of the academy, overlooking the Flensburg Fjord, is known for its stunning architecture, often named the “Red Castle” (built 1907–10). It operates to this day. Visible snow dates the picture to winter. On the bottom left there’s a small emblem and the name of the photographer: Heinrich Hinz, court photographer, Flensburg. Hinz (1873–1950) came to Flensburg in 1902 and worked there until ca. 1938, which would make this picture a pre WWII photo. The Kriegsmarine was established in 1935.

Winterhilfswerk (WHW) Each Set of Christmas Tree Burning Handout, 1936-1937 - Printed in four-colour ink on a thin paper stock, 78 mm x 153 mm each, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Help Work) was an annual drive by the Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (the National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization) to help finance charitable work. Its slogan was "None shall starve nor freeze". The drive was originally set up under the government of Heinrich Bruning in 1931, though Hitler would later claim sole credit. It ran from 1933-1945 during the months of October through March, and was designed to provide food, clothing, coal, and other items to less fortunate Germans during the inclement months. As part of the centralization of Nazi Germany, posters urged people to donate rather to give directly to beggars. The "Can Rattlers", as they became known, were relentless in their pursuit of making sure every good German citizen gave their share to the WHW. In fact those who "forgot" to give had their names put in the paper to remind them of their neglect. Neighbours, and even family members were encouraged to whisper the names of shirkers to their block leaders so that they could persuade them to do their duty.